The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is designed for gaming and demanding tasks, offering higher performance which is ideal for 3D applications, machine learning, and engineering software. However, it is larger and heavier, which reduces its portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, on the other hand, is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it a good choice for general use and for people who travel often. Its performance is suitable for everyday tasks but might not handle intensive applications as well as the ASUS. Thus, your decision should align with your primary use—high performance and gaming versus portability and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate, offers adequate performance but may struggle with demanding graphics and fast-paced games.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's higher resolution and brighter display offer crisp and vibrant visuals, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display, despite being suitable, might not be as sharp or as bright. For engineering and design tasks, the ThinkBook 13x's superior color gamut coverage ensures that colors are accurately represented, which is critical for precision work, but the A17's screen, while adequate, falls short in color fidelity. In contrast, for gaming and 3D applications, the A17's lower refresh rate hinders the ability to render fast-moving images smoothly compared to what a gaming-specific screen would offer, a downside that the ThinkBook 13x also shares due to a focus on resolution and color accuracy over refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers powerful CPU and RAM ideal for demanding tasks and gaming, but sacrifices portability and battery life due to its larger size and power consumption, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with its focus on portability and efficiency, provides satisfactory performance for everyday tasks with better screen quality, longer battery life, and easier transport, but might not handle intensive tasks as well. Both laptops have adequate storage, keyboards, and speakers, but the ASUS may run louder and hotter under load compared to the more quiet and cool operation of the Lenovo.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU necessary for intensive engineering tasks, along with a superior screen that's beneficial for detailed design work; however, it's heavier and noisier, which might affect portability and work environment. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still suitable for engineering and design due to its good CPU and RAM, offers increased portability, a quieter experience, and better keyboard and speaker quality, albeit with a less powerful GPU and potentially less optimal screen for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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